Number 13

Number 13

Number 13(thirteen) is the natural number that come after 12 and preceding 14. In the science area, number 13 is the atomic number which is stand for aluminium. It is also the number of dimensions in some theories of relativity. Number 13 is a meaningless to us but for various reasons, number 13 is considered a number carrying a special significance in many cultures and religions which can be traced back to medieval times.
Number 13 is consider will bring good luck to someone and it is signifies lucky. If number 1(one) consider to be prime then the umber 13 is the 7th prime number, and 7 often considered a lucky number. For example, there are several successful athletes have worn the number 13. Alex Rodriguez is said to be one of the most talented baseball players ever, and he has also signed the biggest sports contract wears the number 13. Beside that, Dan Marino, an American football player known for passing more yards than any other quarterback in NFL history also wore the number 13. Another athlete Wilt Chamberlain wore the number 13 on his jersey throughout his NBA career. Also, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules require a player to wear the number in international competitions (only numbers
from 4 to 15 could be worn, and as there are 12 players, one must wear 13).
Number 13 also is a lucky number in some religion. The Egyptians were the first to develop a superstitiom for the number 13 will brought good luck. They believe 13 was associated with immortality and meant going through death into everlasting life. In Judaism, 13 is signifies the age of maturity for boys and girls. It is considered a good things to them. Beside that, according to their religion book, Torah, God has 13 attributes of Mercy and Judeo-Christian tradition also use 13 attributes of god in sermons. In Sikhis as well, 13 is a special number to the Sikh because the number 13 is a number devoted to the remembrance of God, therefore it is considered lucky by people who...